30 episodes

I read sci-fi stories to you while you drive to work, walk the dog, or try and fall asleep. Then maybe I give you my thoughts on the story, followed by you tweeting me your own commentary. We all become best friends and fly away in hover cars into a binary sunset.

Science Fiction Shorts J. Arthur Wetenkamp

    • Fiction

I read sci-fi stories to you while you drive to work, walk the dog, or try and fall asleep. Then maybe I give you my thoughts on the story, followed by you tweeting me your own commentary. We all become best friends and fly away in hover cars into a binary sunset.

    The Monkey's Paw

    The Monkey's Paw

    You might have heard this one before. Or at least heard of it. Live reading of my first read through. Experience it with me.

    • 40 min
    Selections From Le Morte d'Arthur

    Selections From Le Morte d'Arthur

    Ye olde friend J. Arthur returns to put some Medieval prose in your ear. It ain't science, but it is fiction and it's short. Frankly I don't konw why the Penguin Galaxy collection contains a fantasy novel in it. I guess Dune is half fantasy so it wasn't such a stretch to include The Once and Future King, which is what I read recently which made me think to record some of the source material. Enjoy.

    • 46 min
    Book Review: Project Hail Mary

    Book Review: Project Hail Mary

    I'm reviewing a NEW book on SFS this week. That's right, a book that was written in the 21st century. A first! And joining me, the friend that recommended it to me, Mark "The Bad Movie Recommender" himself. The topic of this episode is Andy Weir's latest hard science fiction novel Project Hail Mary. As per usual, we spoil everything so if you are sensitive to that kind of thing, read the book first. But you don't get to find out if I liked it until you listen to the episode...

    • 49 min
    An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge

    An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge

    A live reading of a short story by American Civil War veteran Ambrose Bierce. Is it science fiction? You decide.

    • 39 min
    Book Review: Journey to the Center of the Earth

    Book Review: Journey to the Center of the Earth

    I continue my Verne kick with a review of Jules' epic 1864 novel Journey to the Center of the Earth, otherwise know as Rampant Usage of Revealing Chapter Titles Not Included in the Original Publication.

    • 37 min
    In the Year 2889

    In the Year 2889

    I bought a couple Jules Verne books but haven't cracked 'em yet. So I thought it'd be fun to introduce myself to the Vernmeister by reading one of his short stories on SFS. Join me in my first Verne experience and find out what an 1880er thought the 2880's might be like.

    • 1 hr

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